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Uganda's agriculture heavily relies on rainfall, but climate change has led to erratic crop growing seasons, often resulting in reduced yields or total crop failure. To address this, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) provides seasonal climate forecasts based on Below Average, Above Average and Average categories. However, these forecasts have been challenging for stakeholders to interpret and use effectively at the farm level.
In response, the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), with support from GIZ and USAID, has developed an online Seasonal Characteristics Application. This innovative solution aims to enhance stakeholders' ability to interpret and understand forecast seasons, ultimately improving agricultural planning and decision-making.
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USAID ERAAL Activity invites you to participate in a brief 7-minute survey about our Seasonal Characteristics Tool. Your feedback is crucial for enhancing our ICT Decision support tools and better serving your needs.
We aim to:
- Assess tool usage and adoption
- Identify user challenges
- Gather improvement suggestions
Your insights will directly shape the future of our agricultural support systems.
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